A recall for 61,711 2019 to 2023 Jeep Cherokees has been announced. The vehicles may lose drive power or roll away when in park.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail. A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Affected VINs should be searchable now at the NHTSA website.
Here is the relevant information from the NHTSA Recall notice:
NHTSA ID Number: 26V290
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Components: POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 61,711
Estimated percentage with defect: 0.5%
Descriptive Information:
Some 2019-2023 MY Jeep Cherokee vehicles may have been built with two-speed Power Transfer Unit (“PTU”) which may fail internally.
The suspect period began on December 12, 2018, when production of Jeep Cherokees with suspect PTUs began, and concluded February 24, 2023, when production of 2023 MY Jeep Cherokees ended. The vehicle population was determined by supplier and vehicle assembly records.
Similar vehicles not included in this recall do not have a PTU, were built with a PTU of a different design, or were built before the suspect period.
Description of defect or noncompliance:
An internally failed PTU can cause an unexpected and unrecoverable Loss of Motive Power at any speed or rolling in PARK.
Description of the safety risk, including crash, fire, death, injury:
A loss of motive power can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A vehicle that rolls in PARK can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning or injury to others outside the vehicle.
Description of the cause:
No description available at press time.
Identification of any warning that can occur:
The driver may notice a Service 4WD message, noise, vibration or change in drive quality.
Chronology
On June 4, 2020, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee (“VRC”), to conduct FCA US Recall ID W47 (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) Recall ID 20V-343) of certain 2014-2017 MY Jeep Cherokee vehicles for potential PTU input spline failures.
On December 22, 2022, Transport Canada (“TC”) sent an information request regarding W47 recall which FCA Canada Inc. (“FCA Canada”) responded to on February 2, 2023.
In March 2023, FCA US Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation regarding 2016-2017 MY Jeep Cherokee vehicles for potential PTU input spline failures.
On April 20, 2023, FCA US determined, through the VRC, to conduct FCA US Recall ID 45A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-302) of additional 2016-2017 MY Jeep Cherokee vehicles for potential PTU input spline failures.
On December 12, 2023, TC sent an information request regarding 2014 -2019 Jeep Cherokee PTU which FCA Canada responded to on January 22, 2024.
On April 23, 2024, NHTSA sent a Pre Investigation Request regarding Loss of Motive Power (“LOMP”) and FCA US Recall IDs W47 and 45A recall scope of 2016-2019 Jeep Cherokee PTU, which FCA US responded to on May 24, 2024.
In addition to inquiries from NHTSA and TC, FCA US has responded to several inquiries from safety agencies in other countries.
On January 9, 2025, FCA US determined, through the VRC, to conduct FCA US Recall ID 01C (NHTSA Recall ID 25V-011) of certain 2017-2019 MY Jeep Cherokee vehicles for potential improperly seated snap rings in the PTU.
On January 21, 2025, TC sent an informal information request regarding the scope of the 01C recall which FCA Canada responded to on January 25, 2025.
On January 15, 2026, the FCA US TSRC organization opened an investigation into 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles for potential PTU failures.
Between January and April 2026, FCA US TSRC conducted an analysis of failure patterns associated with two-speed PTU replacements.
As of April 22, 2026, FCA US is aware of 9 customer assistance records, 387 warranty claims, 5 field reports, and 16 other service records potentially relating to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from January 9, 2020, to March 19, 2026.
As of April 22, 2026, FCA US is aware of 1 accident and 1 injury potentially related to this issue for all markets.
On April 30, 2026, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, that a safety defect exists in certain vehicles.
Remedy
Description of Remedy
Remedy Type:
Not available at press time.
Description of remedy program:
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles. The remedy is under development.
How remedy component differs from recalled component:
The remedy is under development.
Description of recall schedule:
FCA US will notify dealers on or about 05/14/2026 and begin notifying owners on or about 06/25/2026.
